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WG12 VZN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,577 mi
Last recorded141,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 VZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 141,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside DRL inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 119,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside DRL inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,281 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,062 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 98,217 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

first 5 of 8 notches on handbrake is free travel

Fail 30 Dec 2020 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

first 5 of 8 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 66,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 66,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 57,924 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 43,135 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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WG12 VZN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 VZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG12 VZN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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